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95bFM Breakfast with Rachel

Listen back to feature interviews and performances from the 95bFM Breakfast Show. Weekly features (such as Loose Reads or Travelling Tunes) all have their own feeds, so to listen or subscribe, pick and choose from the bCasts list on the right.

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare August 10, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare August 10, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare August 10, 2023, 243.33 MB
Thu 10 Aug 2023

Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary about climate issues leading up to the election, including discussion around the Waitematā harbour crossings, BlackRock investment in energy and policy documents released by Megan Woods regarding energy. Lucinda Bennett brings us the infamous Girl Dinner rhetoric, on Breakfast Food, otherwise known as guilty pleasures, picky dinner, or as one listener suggests, 'Bad Dad Dinner'. Hannah Everingham is giving us an early spin of her single Mercury that’s out 17th August, and she’ll play Wine Cellar with support from Samara Alofa that evening to kick off her tour. The Hobby Goblins return to show us their gem art, category; Rogue Kmart. An unprecented tie leads to Stella choosing the winner with divine birthday power. We also recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa August 9, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa August 9, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa August 9, 2023, 242.11 MB
Wed 9 Aug 2023

On What's Up with Chris Hipkins, the Prime Minister speaks to Rachel about the government's BlackRock climate announcement, the Auckland Transport plan announcement, recent polling and a look ahead for election year. Joshua Worthington-Church from Exploding Rainbow Orchestra is in the studio to talk about their upcoming show and the project as a whole. Patrick and Josh from Soft Bait are in the studio to talk about their winter tour that reaches Auckland on Friday night at Whammy Bar, where they’ll play alongside K M P T and The Sour. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu August 8, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu August 8, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu August 8, 2023, 241.59 MB
Tue 8 Aug 2023

On Second Guessing we're treated to some Weyes Blood, which a team effort guesses, resulting in Luke donating some plunger coffee to the Auckland City Mission. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks about the government announcement on construction of three lane tunnel crossing the Waitemata Harbour Bridge, and the potential disestablishment of North Harbour Stadium. Violet Hirst is in the studio talking about her new album Donegal, and playing us a couple of songs from the record, live. Alice Canton brings us a bit of Stage Direction before she heads to the Edinburgh Fringe, chatting to Nahyeon Lee (producer), and Samuel Phillips (director) about their work, Losing Face, part of Q Theatre’s MATCHBOX series. On Ready Steady Learn, Cam Hoffbeck, a doctoral student from the School of Biological Sciences chats about her research into the tuatara microbiome. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina August 7, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina August 7, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina August 7, 2023, 241.45 MB
Mon 7 Aug 2023

Welcome to another week! Penelope Noir gives us the lowdown on counterfeit luxury items on Fashun. Fiona McDonald and Paul Casserly from Strawpeople are in the studio to talk about their new record, Knucklebones. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews Bibliolepsy by Gina Apostol. Emily Wheatcroft-Snape is in the studio to talk about applications being open for the Record Enable Hardship Award. Whakarongo mai nei! 

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere August 4, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere August 4, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere August 4, 2023, 237.34 MB
Fri 4 Aug 2023

The SRN Breakfast Buffet portal spits us out at at Radio Control in Palmerston North, the mighty Manawatū. Jordan from Radio Control chats with us while we're there. Dr Kirsten Zemke explores Irish anthems on Travelling Tunes. Our final installment of bMovies sees Steve Newall review May December, the film from Todd Haynes. Molly Manning Walker, director and screenwriter of How To Have Sex is in the studio talking about her work. Hybrid Rose graces the airwaves with her new track and the announcement of her forthcoming album's title. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare August 3, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare August 3, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāpare August 3, 2023, 242.19 MB
Thu 3 Aug 2023

Professor Robert Patman gives some international Political Commentary on Russia's bringing of the war to Moscow, and the New Zealand relationship with AUKUS. Lucinda chats curry on Breakfast Food. The wonderful Kristin Hersh dials in to talk about her upcoming shows in Aotearoa and forthcoming record. Matthew Crawley and Dave Taylor from Thee Golden Geese are in to talk about their aspirational new single Georgie Pie. Julien Dyne, Stuckey from Surprise Chef and Horatio Luna from The Lahaar are in the studio to talk about Elemental Jazz. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa August 2, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa August 2, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāapa August 2, 2023, 242.8 MB
Wed 2 Aug 2023

On What's Up with Marama Davidson, the co-leader of the Green Party speaks to Rachel about the party's recently released manifesto ahead of the election, the Hoki Whenua Mai policy and National's announcement regarding their transport policy. Rob Bollix talks nature on The Mind Trench- honey-making ants and Bird Of The Year (a hot topic). Jeiel, formerly known as Jeivenchy is in to talk about his new single Rain, which centres around loss and grief, as well as upcoming tracks. Salene is in for A Room Of One's Own to give some sage advice about renting. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu August 1, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu August 1, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rātu August 1, 2023, 239.89 MB
Tue 1 Aug 2023

Pinch and a punch! Second Guessing is guessed by Craig, who donates some instant coffee to the City Mission. On Isthmus'n That, Desley Simpson speaks to Rachel about what's going on in the city, including the rates relief extension for those in uninhabitable properties, consultation being open on the Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management group plan and sinkholes opening across the CBD. T.G. Shand dials in to talk about her new EP, Cinnamon. On Stage Direction Alice Canton chats to some of the crew from Atamira Dance Company, Gabrielle Thomas, Sean MacDonald and Abbie Rogers, about their show TOMO. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina July 31, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina July 31, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāhina July 31, 2023, 243.08 MB
Mon 31 Jul 2023

On Fashun, Penelope Noir chats about MSCHF’s ginormous boots and their collab with Crocs. Haz and Miloux are in the studio talking about their new EP, Brunette. Jed Parsons talks about his show at Basement Theatre, A Very “Jed Parsons” Christmas, which opens tomorrow night. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere July 28, 2023

95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere July 28, 2023 95bFM Breakfast w/ Rachel: Rāmere July 28, 2023, 240.18 MB
Fri 28 Jul 2023

The SRN Breakfast Buffet transports us to chat with RDU’s Liam, talking about what’s going on down in Ōtautahi. On Travelling Tunes, Dr Kirsten Zemke takes us to the world of the paisley underground. Andrew Moore (one of the creators of the film) and Chris Heazelwood are on bMovies talking about the documentary made about King Loser. Litia Tuiburelevu reviews The Survival of Kindness, a post-apocalyptic film from director Rolf De Heer. Dave Borrie of L Hotel dials in from Ōtepoti to yarn about the band's first EP, Ellis. Whakarongo mai nei!

Stage Direction w/ Robbie Nicol & Rhiannon McCall: 7 May, 2024

Stage Direction w/ Robbie Nicol & Rhiannon McCall: 7 May, 2024 Stage Direction w/ Robbie Nicol & Rhiannon McCall: 7 May, 2024, 10.04 MB
Tue 7 May 2024

Robbie Nicol and Rhiannon McCall are on Stage Direction to talk about their respective Comedy Festival shows.

I/V/ w Anna Coddington: 7 May, 2024

I/V/ w Anna Coddington: 7 May, 2024 I/V/ w Anna Coddington: 7 May, 2024, 16.15 MB
Tue 7 May 2024

Anna Coddington is in the studio to have a korero about her new single Kātuarehe from her forthcoming album, out in June. 

Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson: 7 May, 2024

Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson: 7 May, 2024 Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson: 7 May, 2024, 12.33 MB
Tue 7 May 2024

Rachel speaks to the Deputy Mayor about Watercare's separation from Auckland Council and reduction of public bins around the city.

Ready Steady Learn w/ Kate Kersey: 7 May, 2024

Ready Steady Learn w/ Kate Kersey: 7 May, 2024 Ready Steady Learn w/ Kate Kersey: 7 May, 2024, 10.33 MB
Tue 7 May 2024

Kate Kersey from the School of Population Health is in to talk about her research into alcohol consumption demographics. Whakarongo mai nei!

Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: May 6, 2024

Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: May 6, 2024 Fashun w/ Penelope Noir: May 6, 2024, 9.26 MB
Mon 6 May 2024

Pennie chats 19th century recycling on Fashun. Brought to you by Re:Circle!

Loose Reads w/ Suri: May 6, 2024

Loose Reads w/ Suri: May 6, 2024 Loose Reads w/ Suri: May 6, 2024, 9.24 MB
Mon 6 May 2024

Suri reviews two of the shortlisted poetry collections for the Ockham Awards- Talia and Root Leaf Flower Fruit.

I/V/ w/ Tom Lark: May 6, 2024

I/V/ w/ Tom Lark: May 6, 2024 I/V/ w/ Tom Lark: May 6, 2024, 18.52 MB
Mon 6 May 2024

Tom Lark is in the studio to talk about his new single Dumb Luck and his show this week before he heads off to the UK. 

I/V/ w Charlotte Day Wilson: 6 May, 2024

I/V/ w Charlotte Day Wilson: 6 May, 2024 I/V/ w Charlotte Day Wilson: 6 May, 2024, 21.65 MB
Mon 6 May 2024

Rosetta Stone speaks to Charlotte Day Wilson about her new record Cyan Blue.

I/V/ w Sure Boy: 3 May, 2024

I/V/ w Sure Boy: 3 May, 2024 I/V/ w Sure Boy: 3 May, 2024, 16.14 MB
Fri 3 May 2024

Lily and Beth of Sure Boy are chatting about their show this evening at The Wine Cellar, as part of the Testing If You Like This Tour. Whakarongo mai nei!

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 3, 2024

Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 3, 2024 Viewmaster w/ Litia Tuiburelevu: May 3, 2024, 8.34 MB
Fri 3 May 2024

 Litia reviews the new Netflix series, Baby Reindeer.